oddree's Tealogoddree's tealog on Steepsterhttp://steepster.com/
Sally's Secret from Harney & SonsI love Harney's earl grey, and I LOVE roses in my tea, but in this case they kind of cancel each other out. I prefer just the earl grey or just the rose scented (ooooh), but it's still nice.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:31:12 -0500/teas/Sally's%20Secret/7947-sallys-secret?note=209765
Earl Grey Supreme from Harney & SonsOne of my faves. I visited Harney in NYC for my birthday last year and brought home 7 oz. of this one, and it's my second earl grey next to Carytown's Russian Earl Grey, which is maybe the best tea ever so. It's just always good, simple, nice with milk and sugar or alone.Mon, 23 Dec 2013 09:59:48 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey%20Supreme/1465-earl-grey-supreme?note=210241
Lemony Gunpowder from Harney & SonsThis tea smells like Lemonheads. I mean that as a high compliment. Lovely.
Back to work now.. no more reading cop!Sterek fic... nope nope... boo :(Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:15:55 -0500/teas/Lemony%20Gunpowder/6202-lemony-gunpowder?note=210287
La La Lemon (organic) from DAVIDsTEAGreat for a dehydrated, sick, or hungover morning. Did I mention I love lemon everything?Tue, 24 Dec 2013 09:17:59 -0500/teas/La%20La%20Lemon%20(organic)/18348-la-la-lemon-organic?note=210441
Sally's Secret from Harney & SonsMore caffeine! More caffeine! My sister drank a cup of tea at 10pm last night and I was craving one, but I had to work today. So, bonus tea.Tue, 24 Dec 2013 12:47:32 -0500/teas/Sally's%20Secret/7947-sallys-secret?note=210478
Earl Grey from Dammann FreresBack at work today. Drank lots of Damman Freres noel tea from my sister's advent calendars and they were all lovely. Real fruits and tea flavor in the middle of winter. Watched the Sherlock minisode before bed, and have lots of holiday ficish daydreaming in my head for multiple fandoms.Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:09:06 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/13698-earl-grey?note=210759
Christmas Tea from Dammann FreresFrom yesterday, ChristmasThu, 26 Dec 2013 09:45:32 -0500/teas/Christmas%20Tea/8673-christmas-tea?note=210765
Noël à St-Petersbourg from Dammann FreresFrom yesterday, ChristmasThu, 26 Dec 2013 09:46:28 -0500/teas/No%C3%ABl%20%C3%A0%20St-Petersbourg/30614-noel-a-st-petersbourg?note=210766
Rooibos de Noël from Dammann FreresFrom yesterday, ChristmasThu, 26 Dec 2013 09:47:14 -0500/teas/Rooibos%20de%20No%C3%ABl/42530-rooibos-de-noel?note=210767
Tisane de Noël from Dammann FreresFrom yesterday, ChristmasThu, 26 Dec 2013 09:47:36 -0500/teas/Tisane%20de%20No%C3%ABl/42575-tisane-de-noel?note=210768
Christmas Tea Blanc from Dammann FreresFrom yesterday, ChristmasThu, 26 Dec 2013 09:48:14 -0500/teas/Christmas%20Tea%20Blanc/32218-christmas-tea-blanc?note=210769
Goût Russe Douchka from Dammann FreresSo nice.Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:12:28 -0500/teas/Go%C3%BBt%20Russe%20Douchka/12143-gout-russe-douchka?note=210811
Christmas Tradition from Della Terra TeasPopcorn, shiny balls, itty bitty candy canes, teeny mint trees - this tea is nutso. It's just a nice minty tea really. I feel like I made this one too weak though.
Happy Friday! I just got a free Fairytale Sprite brownie from the office kitchen. What is this thing?? Fri, 27 Dec 2013 10:08:34 -0500/teas/Christmas%20Tradition/41505-christmas-tradition?note=210954
Lemony Gunpowder from Harney & SonsLemony tea and my romantic Sterek fanmix - whatever gets me through the afternoon.Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:00:25 -0500/teas/Lemony%20Gunpowder/6202-lemony-gunpowder?note=211025
Earl Grey Supreme from Harney & SonsOh Monday, why? It's not so bad really, just still recovering from the movies I saw this weekend: Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Sweet Land, Platoon, The Descendants, Museum Hours, Blue is the Warmest Color. The last one alone would have done me in for a few days at least. Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:54:56 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey%20Supreme/1465-earl-grey-supreme?note=211551
Diamond Jubilee from Harney & SonsGorgeous silver tips! Really nice. Of course I love Harney earl grey anything.
I am really disliking the holidays this year. I wanted to go see Nadastrom in DC tonight, but even thinking about driving to DC is giving me a headache. So I'm going to drink beer? That I won't spend too much money on? (not likely) But tomorrow is running, the free fine arts museum, my favorite cafe, and new Sherlock. Fanfic on my Kindle. I can't complain about that. May next year bring the rebirth my yoga teacher keeps talking about hahaha.Tue, 31 Dec 2013 10:17:34 -0500/teas/Diamond%20Jubilee/27731-diamond-jubilee?note=211749
Rose de Chine from American Tea RoomLOVE this. Chinese black tea and roses? Two of my very favorite things. Plain Chinese black tea is perfect. And I need something strong to balance out the 5 cups of coffee I drank yesterday while waiting for my biscuits and gravy. I managed to eat Chinese food and go to the cafe, and lots of beer, but no running.
Watched new Sherlock episode last night before bed, so couldn't drink John Watson tea at the time, but while I very much want to daydream about Sherlock today, it's hard to not think about Teen Wolf. Maybe by the end of the day I'll come up with some truly awful Sherlock/TeWo crossover fic idea from hell. Maybe just werewolf!John, which is already a thing.Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:44:56 -0500/teas/Rose%20de%20Chine/42784-rose-de-chine?note=212249
Malachi McCormick's Blend from Harney & SonsAssam, nice. Finishing off my tea biscuits. Wish I was going to a yoga retreat instead of spending all weekend in the house, but it's definitely nice to have heat at home this year, and I can run, and read in my room, and go to the free museum, and do other people avoidance things. Plus, more Sherlock!Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:01:51 -0500/teas/Malachi%20McCormick's%20Blend/6703-malachi-mccormicks-blend?note=212502
Big Red Sun from Harney & SonsI am not drinking this right now, but I had it Saturday morning before an outdoors run... yes, outdoors run in 20-something degrees. It was an experiment in motivation. Very excited to try this one, since I know it's expensive and Harney. It was nice, but I wish it had been more memorable. I was probably sleepy!
Right now I'm listening to a funky Groovement.co.uk music podcast and trying to do some work, but really I just want to be doing anything else (so I'm mostly having Sterek daydreams and thinking about Amy Adams' wardrobe from American Hustle I saw yesterday).Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:40:34 -0500/teas/Big%20Red%20Sun/3410-big-red-sun?note=213292
Rose Scented from Harney & SonsThe infamous floor tea that I dropped all over the kitchen but now drink for lunch. Floor tea smells like roses!
It's Monday so I'm listening to Slate Culture Gabfest podcasts, which are a thing of joy, and I just saw like 25 movies since Christmas so I actually know what they're talking about. I keep thinking I'll stop, but Netflix won't watch itself, ppl.Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:21:48 -0500/teas/Rose%20Scented/7952-rose-scented?note=213370
Lemony Gunpowder from Harney & SonsIt's cold and Tuesday and I am sick AGAIN, and while I usually have oolong on yoga days, I don't have any with me, so I'll just say this lemony gunpowder is saving my life rt now. So much love. For this tea only. Hate for everything else.
Watched new Teen Wolf ep on streaming last night and it actually worked, but now I'm initiated in the whole after-show thing (of which this show has TWO) and I don't like it when TV tries to be the internet.
I'll try to re-steep this tea in an hour maybe? I didn't know you could re-steep greens at all. Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:05:11 -0500/teas/Lemony%20Gunpowder/6202-lemony-gunpowder?note=213616
La La Lemon (organic) from DAVIDsTEAThu, 09 Jan 2014 10:40:01 -0500/teas/La%20La%20Lemon%20(organic)/18348-la-la-lemon-organic?note=214117
Lemony Gunpowder from Harney & SonsMy first steeping for today. This resteeping thing is great for this tea I'm afraid to run out of. Thanks, Steepster denizens!
I'm still sick and it makes me feel like a loser. Blah. Especially since I go to work sick since I can't afford to take two weeks off every time I get hit with a cold or allergies. Everyone hates me in the office anyway, what does it matter? Goodness, my job is an existential crisis.Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:14:46 -0500/teas/Lemony%20Gunpowder/6202-lemony-gunpowder?note=214165
Super Ginger (organic) from DAVIDsTEAI'm drinking Harney's Earl Grey Supreme and Lemony Gunpowder again today, but I had Super Ginger with dinner last night, which was a spicy pad thai my housemade made, and it was a super fancy dinner at home. I'm feeling better today because I switched to Zyrtec-D and now my head isn't a giant stuffed balloon.Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:11:27 -0500/teas/Super%20Ginger%20(organic)/33383-super-ginger-organic?note=214384
Savoury Blend from English Tea ShopPineapple, nuts, oats? This is an interesting tea I got as a holiday gift. Definitely real tea, though. Pretty tasty, actually.
It's yoga day, and I'm still recovering from last night's watch of the Sherlock S3 finale, in a better mood than most days. Plus I got more Lemony Gunpowder to have after lunch.Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:45:49 -0500/teas/Savoury%20Blend/42595-savoury-blend?note=215417
Lemony Gunpowder from Harney & SonsDrinking a second cup at my desk, but secretly wishing I was reading Mad_Maudlin's Sherlock fic on AO3 instead. Alas!Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:00:29 -0500/teas/Lemony%20Gunpowder/6202-lemony-gunpowder?note=215473
Peaches & Ginger from Harney & SonsHmm, I love Harney and peaches and ginger, but this one - while it smells amazing - has too much artificial flavor/sweetener and I can't really deal. Oh well, it's the last of it in the house.
Woke up in a bad mood - wish I were in Miami Beach!Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:26:07 -0500/teas/Peaches%20&%20Ginger/4281-peaches-and-ginger?note=215624
Not Dead from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI don't smell the roses, but I recognize the gunpowder. And currants? Anyway, it's amusing to drink a Sherlock tea, and I'm already 404% done with today so.Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:08:07 -0500/teas/Not%20Dead/43418-not-dead?note=219158
Brioche Organic Tea from American Tea RoomReally lovely brioche tea on a snowy morning. It jumped out at me, and now I know why - good choice!
Also, Marie Antoinette never said 'let them eat cake' - it was someone else entirely, and she mostly likely said 'let them eat brioche' (i'm reading this epically long wiki list about popular misconceptions)Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:29:49 -0500/teas/Brioche%20Organic%20Tea/11172-brioche-organic-tea?note=219835
Amande Amaretti from Dammann FreresReally beautiful tea. Not so much cherry as almondy, and not overpowering.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:28:41 -0500/teas/Amande%20Amaretti/38125-amande-amaretti?note=220133
Mrs. Hudson from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI didn't like it as much as I thought I would, considering I love almonds, assam, and flowers. Should have had it with biscuits ;)Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:59:04 -0500/teas/Mrs.%20Hudson/28822-mrs-hudson?note=220485
Stag Night Recovery from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI was slightly hungover from drinking half a bottle of wine last night, so I chose this tea! (Yes, I am as much as lightweight as Sherlock & John.) The mint really stood out to me and that was mostly what came through. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:09:03 -0500/teas/Stag%20Night%20Recovery/43769-stag-night-recovery?note=221502
Queen Victoria from Mariage FrèresGoodbye, last cup of Victoria. This tea had the prettiest silvertips. Oh, silvertips.Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:37:37 -0500/teas/Queen%20Victoria/22027-queen-victoria?note=221737
Rose de Chine from Le Palais des ThesChinese black tea? Roses? It's like they made this one just for me, and it's so lovely. Too bad I just drank the last of it : ( I would drink a small mountain of this tea.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 11:22:15 -0500/teas/Rose%20de%20Chine/3224-rose-de-chine?note=222103
Elven Nectar from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleFri, 07 Feb 2014 10:47:51 -0500/teas/Elven%20Nectar/44010-elven-nectar?note=222748
Elven Nectar from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleThanks to Shmiracles <3 I get to try SO MANY FANDOM TEAS !!! Nightvale, Teen Wolf, Black Butler, Hobbit, Sherlock. I'm drinking Stiles & Derek this afternoon, and for breakfast I get Elven Nectar tea, which is a beautiful little tea. It tastes like forest springtime, apricot & marigolds. Like golden fruit flowers nectar - just like the name. I'm excited to try more teas but I knew I wanted to get up this morning and drink this first. Yay Friday!Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:49:48 -0500/teas/Elven%20Nectar/44010-elven-nectar?note=222749
Stiles Stilinski from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeOH, I GET IT - CHERRY. STILES. CHERRY. Stiles is a virgin. (Don't worry, Stiles, your sourwolf will figure it out someday.)
In the bag, this tea smells kind of ridiculous and annoying, like cough syrup (or Stiles) but the more you drink it you realize how awesome it is and you want it have it around all the time (like Stiles). Who doesn't love cherry, almond, & cocoa? It's like chocolate cherry pie.
I've had other Stiles teas, and they're usually very very green (STILES SMELLS LIKE FRESHLY CUT GRASS TO SOURWOLVES IN FANON, GET IT?) which is totally fine, but I am very amused by the jokey cherry hokeyness of this tea which becomes more familiar and sweet and reminds me of my mom's cherry pie recipe (with lots of almond extract) in the end. See, memories of mom. How many ways can this tea be tied to Stiles? Let me count the ways. No, really, let me...Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:48:46 -0500/teas/Stiles%20Stilinski/37932-stiles-stilinski?note=222822
Stiles Stilinski from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeFri, 07 Feb 2014 14:48:47 -0500/teas/Stiles%20Stilinski/37932-stiles-stilinski?note=222823
Derek Hale from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeHad this yesterday while cooking Polish food and watching TeWo with my sis... while wearing my Stiles hoodie. Sometimes fandom just services itself. 3rd cup of the day after Sebastian Michaelis & Forest Draught.
Smoky and bitter! HAHAHAHAHA oh Derek. I'm GREATLY AMUSED by these Stilinski & Hale blends. I thought this one was a bit harsh, but it def grew on me after a few sips. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:31:50 -0500/teas/Derek%20Hale/44005-derek-hale?note=223666
Sherlock's Experiment from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeThis tea is weird and spicy, and I like it. I'm drinking it out of a really cheap, stained coffee mug so maybe some coffee remnants got through. I really need a tea mug update!Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:18:38 -0500/teas/Sherlock's%20Experiment/43768-sherlocks-experiment?note=223686
Wizard's Grey from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleEarl Grey... ah, I get it now. And here I thought it was referring to some copyrighted gray wizard...
It's earl grey with blackberry flavor - what's not to like? Everything else about this week. But nothing about this tea.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:36:30 -0500/teas/Wizard's%20Grey/37624-wizards-grey?note=224487
Stiles Stilinski from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeIs it wrong to post a tea more than once? IDK. Today is awful, again, but Stiles tea helps. And feels from this week's episode. And fic. I leave you with fic recs:
Officer!Stiles (from the other day): http://archiveofourown.org/works/1152767
Unicorn!Stiles: http://archiveofourown.org/works/913431
Tentacle!Stiles: http://archiveofourown.org/works/783295
Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:28:15 -0500/teas/Stiles%20Stilinski/37932-stiles-stilinski?note=224546
Elevenses / Fancy Tea: Afternoon Tea from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleWhew, back at work again and there's snow on the ground and I'm exhausted and congested and depressed but... it's the 11th hour of the day and I'm drinking Elevenses (that paragraph in the Hobbit about multiple meals always makes me laugh) and it's a lovely enough tea for sure, but with these Lorna Doone shortbreads I'm nomming on in true Hobbit style, it's DIVINE. Blueberry tea and shortbread cookies - yes, please. Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:43:33 -0500/teas/Elevenses%20%2F%20Fancy%20Tea:%20Afternoon%20Tea/36930-elevenses-slash-fancy-tea-afternoon-tea?note=225013
Derek Hale from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeAh, brew for 2:30 minutes, not 3+. It's just smoky this time, not as bitter. Hahaha kind of like Derek, Season 3 part B.Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:00:52 -0500/teas/Derek%20Hale/44005-derek-hale?note=225102
Earl Grey from DAVIDsTEADecent earl grey, for sure. Not as good as Harney's, but still easy to drink a pot full, and I always like some blue cornflower with my bergamot.
I'm at work on Monday and getting over a cold and my bosses are gone and all I want to think about is new episodes of Teen Wolf and True Detective. How much work am I gonna get done today? Let's see...Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:38:05 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/14945-earl-grey?note=225735
Second Breakfast from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleIs there sweet potato in this? I guess just apple? IDK! Today I haven't had a single break. This tea was nice though.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:34:10 -0500/teas/Second%20Breakfast/42652-second-breakfast?note=226048
The Weather from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeNow we bring you....
Ooh light thai chai with roses - it's lovely. And I got to sit outside today and read a knitting!Stiles fic - http://archiveofourown.org/works/1057876 - and enjoy the sunshine.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:09:09 -0500/teas/The%20Weather/44219-the-weather?note=226054
Glow Cloud from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeAll hail!
This is a nice, light green tea with very faint floral and fruity notes, but is overall very subtle.
I also have a cold that's not really going away. Here's my fic rec of the day: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1183982
It's always fun, after 16 years of slash fic reading, to come across a kink I'm not quite sure I've read before (it's in the tags)Wed, 19 Feb 2014 15:06:26 -0500/teas/Glow%20Cloud/44216-glow-cloud?note=226317
Hooded Figures from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI thought this tea would be appropriate for my people paranoia this week. Total overload, seriously - all the hot sake I drank with dinner couldn't help that much. It's only Kindle fics and conspiracy theory rewatches of True Detective, folks, that is keeping away the vomity migraines that threaten to engulf.
I bring you, random TeWo fic recs for today:
this: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1207363
and this I will read tonight: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1137711
Oh all the feels. I'm thinking I need this tea next: http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=24587
Oh right! The tea I'm actually drinking... Very creamy earl grey is creamy. Shmiracles mentioned earl grey moonlight to me the other day, and I've probably had it with other Adagio teas, but now I'm actually paying attention. I prefer my earl grey more sweet, less cream, but I'm very much not picky about earl greys. Hmm, I haven't had a duchess earl in awhile...Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:08:46 -0500/teas/Hooded%20Figures/41777-hooded-figures?note=226592
Perfect Carlos from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeOh, Perfect Carlos... you are part of the first canonical slash pairing I know of. Also, an oxymoron.
I was just saying this morning how I'm not a fan of chocolate or vanilla teas, but the chocolate chips in this one looked so yummy. But yeah, kind of meh, because choco vanilla teas aren't my thing.
I started reading this at lunch. Looking forward to finishing it later! http://archiveofourown.org/works/1035300
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:38:08 -0500/teas/Perfect%20Carlos/40932-perfect-carlos?note=226841
Steve Carlsberg from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI didn't like the first sip of this tea, but it's def growing on me the more I slowly drink this cup. I barely taste the ginger, and the grapefruit, which I wished was kind of punching me in the face instead.
I tried a new experiment today and went grocery shopping at lunch and got a sushi roll. It's sunny outside, though really windy, so it's a nice day to sit in a car and eat a sushi roll. My day is boring - I watched scary HBO docs last night before bed and I think I had nightmares AND daymares. Those things are so addictive though. Happy MOONDAY! at least, holy crap.Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:19:14 -0500/teas/Steve%20Carlsberg/43903-steve-carlsberg?note=227575
The Malt Shop from Della Terra TeasReally delicious, amazing smelling, malty tea. I like malty beer too. This is a great one, and I'm always grateful that Shmiracles keeps some in her cupboard for sure !Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:57:24 -0500/teas/The%20Malt%20Shop/35818-the-malt-shop?note=228172
Cecil (The Voice) from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeShmiracles said this was the lightest tea ever, and it's pretty light.
I'll pretend the green tea is for the tentacles. Mmm, tentacles.
Can this day end? Soon? Ever?Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:30:13 -0500/teas/Cecil%20(The%20Voice)/40931-cecil-the-voice?note=228217
Feral Dogs from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI was going to have Derek Hale tea, because my mind has been very Derek-focused this week, but then I forgot to have afternoon tea at all and decided to settle on Feral Dogs, because it was appropriately doggy (sorry, Derek - don't grumpy face me). It's pretty golden colored like my favorite IPAs, and spicy and warm. Very nice. Though I'm still disappointed there was no floating interdimensional bathroom kitty tea in this set. Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:08:26 -0500/teas/Feral%20Dogs/43904-feral-dogs?note=228451
Orange Pekoe (organic) from DAVIDsTEAI had a pot's worth of a free sample this weekend, and I've had it before, but it was SO NICE. So nice. I'm reminded of all my favorite black teas I should try to have around, and a jasmine, genmaitcha, oolong, ginger/lemon. Basically, what do I want in my tea cabinet? A nice orange pekoe too. Some sugar cubes. Simple, with some pure tea flavors (and flowers).Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:12:08 -0400/teas/Orange%20Pekoe%20(organic)/12948-orange-pekoe-organic?note=230594
The Sheriff's Secret Police from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI had this yesterday and didn't review it. I'm really new to mate, meaning I am not sure if I've had it before? But yesterday was a rough day - I stayed up really late to watch the True Detective finale after HBOgo crashed and I had to use other methods - and then I had a 2-hour insurance class about statistics and I thought I was going to puke or die. Or maybe just pass out asleep. Bad associations with mate.
But hey, here's a fic i read at lunch while sitting on the porch in the sun: http://archiveofourown.org/works/574904
It's set in a diner. Which is like happiness catnip to me. Lonely diners. It's a thing.Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:11:05 -0400/teas/The%20Sheriff's%20Secret%20Police/43901-the-sheriffs-secret-police?note=230819
Derek Hale from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeIt's a grumpy cat kinda day!
Here are romantic dubstep mixes: http://luvstep.com/
I am over it, ppl. I miss hanging out with teenagers. I want to do yoga on the beach.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:33:58 -0400/teas/Derek%20Hale/44005-derek-hale?note=231011
Ciel Phantomhive from Custom-Adagio Teas, Grell SutcliffThis tea was nice on a snowy morning. I just ran a trail half marathon on Saturday in 70 degree weather. Oh well!
Watching Neon Genesis Evangelion for the first time last night, so in the mood for an anime tea this morning. What a great anime! I usually save them for summertime, but summertime just isn't getting here fast enough.
How much do I love Miss Misato??? LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS. She is my new role model.Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:44:38 -0400/teas/Ciel%20Phantomhive/44007-ciel-phantomhive?note=232139
The Apache Tracker from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeOk, this is a mate! New to me, though I think the chocolate blends well with the earthy taste.
This is the last of the Nightvale collection - now I've tasted them all. Hmm, while the Teen Wolf collection was all about fruity-chai-green-green, this collection is more about the earthy-gunpowder. Makes sense to me.Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:49:17 -0400/teas/The%20Apache%20Tracker/44217-the-apache-tracker?note=232438
Rose Scented from Harney & SonsThis tea is the loveliest.
Also lovely? Every fic by this author. She can write AUs that are better than the original thing. (Which, yeah, doesn't mean much considering how well the show runner writes his own show (THE WORST) but hey, I try not to ponder that too much.) I've followed her through like 3 fandoms. Anyway, I read this TeWo roommate AU at lunch: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1139289?view_full_work=true
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:08:32 -0400/teas/Rose%20Scented/7952-rose-scented?note=232648
Perfect Carlos from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeA nice chocolate chip tea for the afternoon! I spent lunch time reading in the sun - Linpatootie's Night Vale fics: http://archiveofourown.org/users/Linpatootie/pseuds/Linpatootie/works?fandom_id=933501
Her Sherlock stuff is great too. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:28:11 -0400/teas/Perfect%20Carlos/40932-perfect-carlos?note=232901
Glow Cloud from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeGlow Cloud tea, reading in the sun, multiple spiders. That's about right.
I don't have any fic links to share, since all I read at lunch were babyfics, and so I won't subject you to any of that. No no! But hey, werebabies.Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:00:47 -0400/teas/Glow%20Cloud/44216-glow-cloud?note=233170
Stiles Stilinski from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeMoonday! I'm only barely hungover, but I have insurance class to sit through still. Stiles to the rescue for all the things! If Tumblr explodes sometime around 11pm US Eastern Standard Time, that means half of a slash pairing is probably dead :X I'll be at home reading fic for the next several months, which is why it exists in the first place.Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:26:45 -0400/teas/Stiles%20Stilinski/37932-stiles-stilinski?note=233848
The Weather from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeThis tea is appropriate today, because it snowed on the way to work this morning.
Really? Really.
I have 340 things on my Kindle, and now, post-lunch break, I have, oooh, 338. It's been stagnant for awhile, but now that I'm broke again until payday, it's time for some quality Kindle time. I just have to avoid those 80-100K word AU TeWo fics... now that the season is over and all... until June.
Hmm, it's now firmly Springtime. I forget every year how things start getting crazy right about now... with May and June being the absolute worst/best.Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:32:16 -0400/teas/The%20Weather/44219-the-weather?note=234055
French Breakfast Tea from Mariage FrèresOh, this tea is super lovely. I took a sip this morning and had forgotten what it was going to be, since I barely remember driving here to work today. But I've had goat cheese & marmalade toast and now French breakfast tea, so I should be having a better morning than I'm having. I love malty, caramel, strong black tea, but this one is really refined and not fake tasting at all. Beautiful. Thank you to Shmiracles for letting me sample her box o' samples! And thank you, Steepsterites, for sharing your teas. If I can make it to lunch, I'll get to read more of the pointless coffee shop AU I started this week.Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:30:51 -0400/teas/French%20Breakfast%20Tea/1891-french-breakfast-tea?note=234480
Rose Scented from Harney & SonsAww, this is the last of the Rose Scented I have. Today is pretty awful and boring and annoying, but tea, you are awesome and I will miss you.
That reminds me, I saw The Grand Budapest Hotel with Shmiracles last weekend, and it was a great movie I can't wait to see again. But we decided there was one flaw, in that there was not nearly enough tea.Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:19:48 -0400/teas/Rose%20Scented/7952-rose-scented?note=234756
Irish Breakfast from Adagio TeasHello, morning! This tea is strong and good for a Monday. I'm using my new IKEA thermos/mug, which is nice, but too narrow to use with my tea basket.
None of this really matters. In my head, I'm dancing on Miami Beach with Shmiracles, drunk on rum, ceviche & sea air.Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:49:46 -0400/teas/Irish%20Breakfast/53-irish-breakfast?note=235287
Russian Country from Harney & SonsReally nice lapsang. My stomach says it's strong, but there's a nice mellower aftertaste, but yeah still smoky. I think I encouraged Shmiracles to get this one because of the name, and because it's Harney, and because I know she likes lapsang too. I like all novel Russian things, and I have a few Kusmi tea collections in my Amazon wish list that are kind of a dream buy. Someday! Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:14:17 -0400/teas/Russian%20Country/5812-russian-country?note=235518
Feral Dogs from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI'm clearing fic from other fandoms off my kindle, so reading some Bilbo/Thorin, Cecil/Carlos, and even Dean/Castiel, going way back (but not waaaaaaay back - though I'm sure I have a Batman/Robin on there somewhere). I figure Night Vale tea is appropriate, and I am 3 episodes behind, so.
This Dean/Cas is pretty clever: http://archiveofourown.org/works/968916
Short and sweet Sterek: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1347190
some Night Vale: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1254298?view_full_work=true
I'm still looking for the elusive, good, lovechild!Frodo fic... Does it exist??? I swore I saw it once on AO3.Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:55:56 -0400/teas/Feral%20Dogs/43904-feral-dogs?note=235556
Cecil (The Voice) from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeI just read outside in the sun during lunch, and it was glorious. Also, because I read this:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1163398
Mythological creature!Sherlock monthly fic partnered challenge series? By one of the best writers in any fandom? SO MUCH WIN. I'm halfway through the second one and I can't wait to keep reading.
The first one is mermaid. LOVE.
Cecil tea - light and green - is perfect for this, today. There's even tentacles on the cover art.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:12:37 -0400/teas/Cecil%20(The%20Voice)/40931-cecil-the-voice?note=235786
Amande Amaretti from Dammann FreresAww, this is the last of the Amande Amaretti. Guess we'll have to go back to France...
Actually, I'm planning a trip to Montreal... goes to look at tea shops in Montreal... Yup, France it is. Though I'm sure I could bring back some Chinese tea and Gauloises.
I have extreme Spring fever today. I'm just staring at the computer screen but nothing's getting through. That Hardywood beer right after work is going to taste AMAZING.Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:03:10 -0400/teas/Amande%20Amaretti/38125-amande-amaretti?note=235927
La La Lemon (organic) from DAVIDsTEAHow steadfast and useful you are, my go-to hangover tea!
Happy Friday, everyone. I went out last night on a work outing w/ beers, and an all female Guns n Roses cover band, and Vietnamese food carts. Fell asleep before 10pm watching condensed baseball games on MLB.com. Woke up and cuddled my cat for awhile before eating some cold pizza and running out the door. Living the dream.Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:30:10 -0400/teas/La%20La%20Lemon%20(organic)/18348-la-la-lemon-organic?note=236110
Help Will from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleI really wanted to like this tea, since today is all about migraines, disappointment, depression, rain, and Monday... and I got caramel, yay! The caramel and hazelnut overpowers the chocolate and vanilla that I am less fond of, and it's sweet without being too sweet. So I'm a fan of this tea, thanks, Cavocorax, for sharing! I'm still only halfway through S1, but I get the antlers reference at least.Mon, 07 Apr 2014 11:41:51 -0400/teas/Help%20Will/44253-help-will?note=236658
Dragon's Dream Tea from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleAh, found this tea entry, finally. This one was a little light, and I wanted to like it more, but I am a fan of the cinnamony flavors with green tea, especially these Hobbity blends from Adagio. I had it with some Trader Joe's milk & honey biscuits, and poured boiling water on my hand, but it doesn't hurt.
Today is also lame (migraine day #4 + work + everything), but Sterek gets me out of bed, and a surprise Tyler Hoechlin or Martin Freeman radio show on my iPhone can definitely make my morning bearable. I love imaginary people, and internet people, and fantasy people. Sometimes actors. I just have to make it to lunch, then yoga, then baseball & Hannibal. Think I can make it? IDK, maybe!Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:14:59 -0400/teas/Dragon's%20Dream%20Tea/44636-dragons-dream-tea?note=236864
Thé de Vendome from Nina's ParisWow. This tea is amazing. I don't really get the citrus as much as the strange spiciness - it reminds me of Catholic church, so like frankincense and myrrh or something. Maybe it's the marigolds! Also, golden flowers, yes. It's very TEA and strong, but soft and lovely. Thanks, Shmiracles, for letting me try some from your samples!
I think I had nightmares last night. Maybe I shouldn't have watched shows with dismembered human totem poles in them before bed, maybe???? (Though, looked pretty amazing, I must say.) Why didn't I dream about Hoechlin and baseball, or how Dylan O'Brien looks in all those Maze Runner pics? Oh, brain. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 09:42:52 -0400/teas/Th%C3%A9%20de%20Vendome/34211-the-de-vendome?note=237011
Help Will from Custom-Adagio Teas, Aun-Juli RiddleAppropriate for today, because last night I decided to run away from work as fast as possible to go running in the sun, make goat cheese pasta and bleu cheese/potato tarts, & then finish S1 of Hannibal. Good call, I say to myself. Then I got my caramel fix from this tea this morning (I'm trying to save some for Shmiracles, I swear). I'm also trying to convince her to watch Hannibal too, though it's hard because, TV. Though I was all, Oh look there's swiggity swag the nightmare stag again... Ooh vomit & body parts...Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:29:14 -0400/teas/Help%20Will/44253-help-will?note=237400
Golden Honey Dew from LupiciaSO GOOD. I only had 1 tea bag, and I know we can't get this online, so I steeped it about 5 times this weekend. It's heavenly. So is the weather. Everything else, meh. But I'm running again, and after my boring test tomorrow I don't have to study insurance for awhile, and I'm all caught up on Hannibal. So not everything.Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:38:34 -0400/teas/Golden%20Honey%20Dew/8188-golden-honey-dew?note=237959
English Breakfast from TazoDoes anyone else think this tea tastes like chicken broth? Anyone? Just me? Not that that's a bad thing... it's kind of rich. And I feel sick pretty consistently these days, so it's kind of nice. I just don't know.
Can I read this fic outside instead of being here? Y/N? http://archiveofourown.org/works/828998/chapters/1575445
Mon, 14 Apr 2014 09:42:40 -0400/teas/English%20Breakfast/10983-english-breakfast?note=237960
Russian Earl Grey from Carytown TeasFavorite! FAVORITE tea! I splurged while shopping on Friday and kinda freaking out. I was a little too dehydrated to enjoy as much as I should... for the past few weeks. Can you tell I'm having a life crisis?
I didn't realize this has lemongrass. So it's citrusy and lemongrassy and flowery. I am a fan. I can't afford to start my full fledged tea cabinet, but I'll add to it a bit at a time.Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:38:23 -0400/teas/Russian%20Earl%20Grey/8078-russian-earl-grey?note=239371
Apricot Black from Carytown TeasI was all, I need some Chinese black tea to help me with my life crisis. And Carytown was all, we use that in most of our black tea blends, like Apricot and Black Rose. And I was all, I knew I loved you guys for a reason. I also got apricot tea biscuits and stuff to make my lunches, but I forgot them all at home this morning. Life crisis.Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:42:50 -0400/teas/Apricot%20Black/46035-apricot-black?note=239372
Cool Cucumber from DAVIDsTEAThis was hard to make because it was SO CHUNKY, but it was very very nice and super refreshing - even helped my constant dehydration problem. I think I still got some black tea in there, though it seemed like just chunks of veggies and some other plants I've never even heard of. Lovely for drinking on the porch on a Sunday. And reading fics such as these:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/848346
http://archiveofourown.org/works/769111
http://archiveofourown.org/works/929602
Because they're clever and not so OOC it's creepy like bad-creepy. I'm also reading Red Dragon, because it's adorable so far (and hopefully not weirdly anti-gay, like only 1981 can be in that special 1981 kinda way, though I think I made the right decision and it's gonna be fun as hell), and I won't admit to how many Hannibal eps I rewatched this weekend, because, life crisis.Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:53:22 -0400/teas/Cool%20Cucumber/44809-cool-cucumber?note=239377
Destiel from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeThanks, Cavo! This brings back memories, though I haven't actively read and written Destiel since 2010, it was my first SPN pairing (which my Sam/Dean friends have graciously forgiven me for). The cinnamon and cocoa was nice and soothing this morning. I like Cara McGee's stuff anyway. Also, fandom. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:02:30 -0400/teas/Destiel/37919-destiel?note=239380
Glow Cloud from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeThis one is always so light. It's sunny outside, so that's okay. Probably one of my faves from the box, though I am partial to the glow cloud... Hey, I'm not sitting in a bathroom stall at work, drinking this, and crying this afternoon! Plus plus.Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:11:19 -0400/teas/Glow%20Cloud/44216-glow-cloud?note=239382
Saint Isaac's Blend TE06 from Upton Tea ImportsI seriously loved this tea. It made my morning! When I first smelled it, I noticed the grapefruit, and then when I steeped it, I noticed the slight smokiness. Really smooth and balanced to taste. Earls are my favorite, and this was a special one. I always can tell if I love something when I cradle the cup in my hands and savor it, even if it's a styrofoam cup at work. I didn't want to drink the last of this, because we don't have any more, but I've added it to my wish list. Thanks, Cavo!Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:13:46 -0400/teas/Saint%20Isaac's%20Blend%20TE06/4772-saint-isaacs-blend-te06?note=239753
Apricot Black from Carytown TeasI have apricot tea and apricot tartlette cookies, and my whole desk smells like apricots. Yay, vacation tomorrow with Shmiracles! South Beach ahoy. Essentials for the beach: Kindle filled with slash fic & Thomas Harris & poetry, Hannibal & beach music playlists, Timolino, ceviche. I did make an awesome playlist, I have to say - all euro synth and goth poetry and cheeky humor. I'll add you to my instagram? I'm giraffodil there.Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:14:16 -0400/teas/Apricot%20Black/46035-apricot-black?note=240039
Lemony Gunpowder from Harney & SonsOh goodness, I oversteeped this so much. Basically I just forgot I was steeping. IDEK how long. Well, I drank it anyway! The lemony covers up the gunpowdery, so this isn't as bitter as it could be. Happy Monday workday!Mon, 12 May 2014 15:43:05 -0400/teas/Lemony%20Gunpowder/6202-lemony-gunpowder?note=243327
Organic Peach Cobbler from TazoShmiracles got this tea when we were at the beach, and it saved me most days from complete and utter dehydration. Still is. I cold brew a bag in an infuser bottle overnight, and then enjoy it while reading in the sun at lunchtime. Awesome. I think the peach flavor is really strong, and the scent, plus there's apple & cinnamon. It's really nice. I know what I'm going to be doing the rest of the summer...Wed, 14 May 2014 13:49:34 -0400/teas/Organic%20Peach%20Cobbler/38226-organic-peach-cobbler?note=243687
Cool Cucumber from DAVIDsTEACold brewed this one overnight as I think it was born to be an iced tea, and boy is it good! Like drinking sweet cucumber water. I almost feel like it can hydrate me enough to try running after work. SUPER refreshing. And it's a gorgeous day which I've wasted all day inside at this stupid desk, so I'm gonna go for that run anyway.Mon, 19 May 2014 14:58:47 -0400/teas/Cool%20Cucumber/44809-cool-cucumber?note=244576
Hooded Figures from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeUm, I am trying this iced, and chocolate iced tea is not the best idea. What was I thinking with that one?
I woke up this morning and Shmiracles gave me a Hannicure - what's that you ask? Why, it's a Hannibal manicure. No flesh eating involved, just fandom-themed nails, like a little knife and fork decal, or crazy plaid, or extreme paisley, or super gorgeous light peach paint with antler decals. She is so talented. I love them so. Fandom nails, it's a thing! Sorry I can't post pics at work, but we'll have to get pics up somewhere. Because it's awesome.
Finally, can someone send me Kenyan Tinderet from David's Tea so I can make the Hong Kong Milk Tea recipe from this page: http://www.davidstea.com/recipes?&currid=usd&LN=EN
How good does that sound? So very very good. I'm joking, I can find some on my own, but has anyone tried any good Thai iced tea style recipes???Wed, 28 May 2014 14:57:27 -0400/teas/Hooded%20Figures/41777-hooded-figures?note=246194
Cecil (The Voice) from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeFinishing off this tea, steeped in my sister's adorable little blue teapot and bubble teacup at my work desk - making the days better with tea!
I am trying to get through my Nightvale teas, since they aren't my favorite, but allergies are bad so drinking tea by the potful is necessary anyway.
On Monday night I went to a rave on an island about 1.5 miles from my house, and yesterday I went to Kings Dominion with Shmiracles and rode every single roller coaster with no wait (plus froyo, Instagramming, & Kindle time). Friday I'm going to a baseball game, and tonight is the penultimate episode of Martin Freeman's Fargo. Getting through day by day by day...Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:40:46 -0400/teas/Cecil%20(The%20Voice)/40931-cecil-the-voice?note=248471
Steve Carlsberg from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeBye, Steve Carlsberg. I actually really enjoyed the light grapefruit flavor. Though I realized that I should be steeping twice as much Adagio tea as I usually do - I find the teas light, and my literal teaspoon isn't very exact - so for the future I'll load up the spoons.
Ooh at lunch I started reading a 3-part close to 300k-word Hannibal fic by an author I've never read... and it seems really good. I know what I'll be doing this weekend... and next week... and perhaps next weekend. (This fic's podfic even has a gag reel. That's a first for me.)
http://archiveofourown.org/works/813951?view_full_work=true
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:01:47 -0400/teas/Steve%20Carlsberg/43903-steve-carlsberg?note=248806
Kenyan Tinderet from DAVIDsTEAOoh malty black tea, yum! I made the hong kong milk tea recipe from David's Tea site - 1/6 C. of sweetened condensed milk, 2 perfect teaspoons & 1 L. hot water for the tea part, mix together and add ice. It's pretty yummy and strong and I can feel my teeth rotting out of my skull already, but it's worth it for summer sweet tea drinks that taste like Thai iced coffee. I drank 2 yesterday and I'm only drinking 1 today because my sleep is all over the place lately. Hey, Monday...
So, this author (I adore) has started writing kinky Hannigram fics and they are really perfect. One is about Darjeeling 2nd flush, but I will warn you, you will never look at Darjeeling 2nd flush the same way again lol (warning is warning):
http://archiveofourown.org/users/berlynn_wohl/pseuds/berlynn_wohl/works?fandom_id=801274
Oh, Will...Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:41:50 -0400/teas/Kenyan%20Tinderet/7731-kenyan-tinderet?note=250361
Perfect Carlos from Custom-Adagio Teas, Cara McGeeThe last of Perfect Carlos. Not a bad chocolate tea, but I'm not crazy about chocolate tea.
I'm 77% of the way through Dune and I really want to finish it today. But I'm at work, boo!Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:05:48 -0400/teas/Perfect%20Carlos/40932-perfect-carlos?note=250501
Thé de Vendome from Nina's ParisI love this one. So incredibly lovely. And I'm having some cantaloupe at my desk, so I'm in heaven. (I made this recipe for cantaloupe salsa and it was delicious: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/07/cantaloupe-salsa/)
I didn't read Dune last night (!!!) but instead watched the season premiere of TeWo... which managed to include a HUGE fanfic trope that I have never seen done in canon before. Bravo, you silly show.Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:45:47 -0400/teas/Th%C3%A9%20de%20Vendome/34211-the-de-vendome?note=250689
Rose de Chine from American Tea RoomSo lovely! This tea still deserves the 100%. Shmiracles bought me a bag of this because she knows it's my two favorite things - roses & Chinese black tea - and a very high quality of both. I love Shmiracles! Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:12:47 -0400/teas/Rose%20de%20Chine/42784-rose-de-chine?note=250895
La Naissance from FauchonMmmm, flowers almonds rose nuts jasmine - all my favorite things! This tastes like I'm eating a nutty teacake in a European garden. Win! Thank you, Sil, for sharing with Shmiracles so I could have a taste :)
I've been stressed out about work, but doing lovely things like listening to opera and running and reading fanfic and planning a trip to Eastern Europe, so I can't complain. But that's what I've been doing while I've been AWOL, JSYK. Happy Summer Friday Shmiracles' Birthday Day!Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:04:39 -0400/teas/La%20Naissance/41333-la-naissance?note=259302
Yume from LupiciaSo lovely! I tried this yesterday, because Jump was nice enough to share with Shmiracles, and Shmiracles was nice enough to share with me. I knew this tea was going to be special, and it really was. Someday I will go to a Lupicia store and stock up on all the things.Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:36:21 -0400/teas/Yume/10268-yume?note=261245
Orange Pekoe (organic) from DAVIDsTEAOh yes, Shmiracles ordered this one for me and I'm SO GLAD right now because it's SO STRONG and GOOD and TEA and I'm listening to that song "Sidewalk Talk" from the 80s on Spotify. SO GLAD SO STRONG GOOD TEA.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 09:08:33 -0400/teas/Orange%20Pekoe%20(organic)/12948-orange-pekoe-organic?note=262135
Violet from Kusmi TeaSometimes you go to Montreal for New Year's just so you can raid their Kusmi store for strong teas that taste and smell strongly of flowers just so you can drink them on a cold, rainy Monday in January when you're sitting at your desk at work. Just so.
I don't love this as much as Bouquet of Fleurs (which I also bought a tin of) because it's so strong and so violet, but it is exactly what it says on the tin and I am glad it's so strong this morning. I guess there is a candy smell and taste there, but there is no hint of fake flavor or sweetness. Strong taste of violets, but I love flower tea, so. Just some mornings, I wish I could give my tea a hug.Mon, 12 Jan 2015 09:13:03 -0500/teas/Violet/8190-violet?note=283398
Apricot from Southern SeasonApricots and sunflowers - super duper lovely in winter. And very inexpensive! Southern Season is kind of evil with all the cookies and cakes and cheeses and tea accessories and things. By evil I mean I wish I could afford all the things I want. But I can afford this tea and I want to drink all of it.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 09:20:35 -0500/teas/Apricot/57711-apricot?note=292102
Earl Grey Marie-Antoinette Organic from Camellia SinensisSo many rose petals in this tea, and a really lovely green-black tea blend. I steeped for 3 minutes and it is very smooth and light colored and the roses come through strong. A really nice earl grey flavor that brings out the green tea flavor.
I'm afraid I'll drink this too quickly before I can get back to Canada. Oh well, guess I'll have to take another trip ;)
This roses-and-earl-grey mix is similar to the Adagio fandom blend of Lady Hawkeye, though that one is stronger on the earl grey and less so on the roses. Guess I'll have to drink them both!Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:49:26 -0400/teas/Earl%20Grey%20Marie-Antoinette%20Organic/50044-earl-grey-marie-antoinette-organic?note=295008
Organic Hill Station from Hugo Tea CompanyVery nice! Strong black tea like I NEEDED this morning, but very smooth, like ridiculously smooth.
More importantly, I'm drinking it with a Nestle Coffee Crisp for breakfast :D !!! All from Cavo, who is the BEST.Thu, 10 Sep 2015 10:21:29 -0400/teas/Organic%20Hill%20Station/31508-organic-hill-station?note=315537
Spring Keemun from Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine TeaI feel really privileged to be able to try this limited edition tea! Thank you, Cavocorax!
I've been reading this amazing New Yorker article written after Hiroshima:
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1946/08/31/hiroshima
It's very intense, but I still think it's mostly this tea that brought tears to my eyes this morning with its loveliness. No lie. It is wonderful. I will resteep later after lunch and I bet it will still be wonderful. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:41:08 -0400/teas/Spring%20Keemun/45347-spring-keemun?note=315597